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SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY
3.
In the very nature of the case, the state-supported school
can not make the Bible the basis of instruction. This work can
be done only by the church and the parents. "Those who attend
the public schools of ten associate with others more neglected
than they, those who, aside from the time spent in the school-
room, are left to obtain a street education. The hearts of the
young are easily impressed; and unless their surroundings are
of the right character, Satan will use these neglected children
to influence those who are more carefully trained. Thus before
Sabbath-keeping parents know what evil is being done, the les-
sons of depravity are learned, and the souls of their little ones are
corrupted."—"Testimonies for the Church," volume 6, page 193.
4.
"The church has a special work to do in educating and
training its children that they may not, in attending school, or
in any other association, be influenced by those of , corrupt
habits. . . . Wherever there are a few Sabbath-keepers, the
parents should unite in providing a place for a day-school where
their children and youth can be instructed. They should employ
a Christian teacher, who, as a consecrated missionary, shall edu-
cate the children in such a way as to lead them to become mis-
sionaries. Let teachers be employed who will give a thorough
education in the common branches, the Bible being made the
foundation and the life of all
study."—Idem,
pages 193, 198.
5.
While primarily the education of the child is the duty of the
parent, the training of the children of the church is a part of
church duty. "Feed My lambs," said Jesus to the church. "Let
all share the expense. Let the church see that those who ought
to receive its benefits are attending the school. Poor families
should be assisted. We can not call ourselves true
-
missionaries
if we neglect those at our very doors, who are at the most crit-
ical age, and who need our aid to secure knowledge and experi-
ence that will fit them for the service of God."—Idem, page 217.
6.
"It should be the great aim in every intermediate school to
do most thorough work in the common branches."—"Counsels
to Teachers, Parents, and Students," page
210.
"The word of God is to lie at the foundation of all the _work
done in our intermediate schools. And the students are to be
shown the true dignity of labor."—
/dem,
page 203.
"In these schools thorough work is to be done; for many stu-
dents will go forth from them directly into the great harvest-
field. They will go forth to use what they have learned, as can-
vassers, and as helpers in various lines of evangelistic work.
Many workers, after laboring for a time in the field, will feel
the need of further study, and with the experience gained in the
field will be prepared to value school privileges, and to make